Meron Mulatu

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

300M people. That’s our target. 🌍

Today, @ILRI launches our 2026 Corporate Report. We are outlining the critical, climate-smart solutions needed to transition livestock systems and build resilience across Africa and Asia.

See how we get there—and what’s at stake if we don't. Read it now: https://t.co/28KCfRajwE

#ILRI2026 #ClimateAction #AgTech

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

Our 2026 corporate report is out.

Here's what's in it. 🧵

1/ 130,000+ farmers in Ethiopia are now receiving climate-smart guidance on feed and forage — via radio and mobile messages in local languages. Practical. Scalable. Working.

#LivestockScience #ClimateResilience #SmallholderFarmers #ILRI

[Ismahane Elouafi @CGIAR_EMD]

🏆 I am delighted to congratulate @NamukoloC on receiving this recognition from the Food and Nutrition Society of Ethiopia. Her leadership, commitment, and ability to bring people together around a shared vision continue to inspire many of us.

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

Yesterday in Addis Ababa, stakeholders gathered for the Dairy Consultative Workshop & #WorldMilkDay2026. Key priorities discussed: scaling proven tech, ensuring quality assurance, and empowering women to build a resilient, competitive Ethiopian dairy sector 🥛🇪🇹👩🏾‍🌾. #GoodMilkForEthiopia #StrongerTogether

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

🌍 Meet CGIAR’s Global Science Team!

Meeting for the first time in Addis Ababa, CGIAR science leaders are strengthening coordination across centers and portfolios to deliver ambitious, system‑wide impact.

👉 https://t.co/S87edasBuO

#WithScienceWeCan

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

Rangelands cover over 40% of the Earth's land surface, yet they remain one of the most under-recognized ecosystems. 🌍✨

We’re heading to @GlobalLandscapesForum Africa 2026 to change that. Catch our speakers at multiple sessions in the next two days. Together with pastoralist communities, we’re spotlighting innovation, governance, and the power of local stewardship.

#StewardingOurRangelands #GLFAfrica #ILRI #PastoralistVoices #NatureBasedSolutions

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

As we conclude #Cow Month, we celebrate the pastoralist communities who manage vast rangelands under increasingly unpredictable climates. To these keepers of the land, the cow is a source of life and a pillar of culture.🐄

Join us in spotlighting the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.

Find out more : https://t.co/1TWwpopHQ4

@smithchibolt @laura_omotayo @mclusho1

#Pastoralists #Rangelands #IYRP #Livestock

[Ismahane Elouafi @CGIAR_EMD]

It's great to see France hosting this important summit!

If you're attending, don't miss @ILRI Director General, @ADjikeng speaking on #OneHealth as a lever towards sustainable #FoodSystems

[AAMFI @AAMFI_Sec]

From the 3rd Presidential High-Level Dialogue on financing Agenda 2063.

Key takeaways: renewed political commitment to African-led development finance; stronger coordination among AMFIs; and clear pathways to mobilize long-term, affordable capital at scale.

#AAMFI #AU2026

[AAMFI @AAMFI_Sec]

On the sidelines of the 39th AU Summit, @AAMFI_Sec met with @ECA_OFFICIAL to strengthen collaboration between policy and finance.

The focus: debt sustainability, infrastructure pipelines, risk-sharing, and reducing Africa’s cost of capital to advance Agenda 2063

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

We honour the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson, a steadfast voice for justice whose advocacy extended far beyond borders.

Rev. Jackson stood with #Africa in moments of struggle and transformation. Supporting liberation movements, opposing apartheid, and strengthening ties between the continent and its diaspora. He believed deeply in #PanAfrican solidarity and the shared destiny of people of #Africandescent worldwide.

His legacy lives on in the enduring bond between Africa and its diaspora, and in the continued pursuit of dignity, equality, and justice.

#RestinPower

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

Livestock is central to #Ethiopia’s economy, yet feed scarcity remains a major barrier. 🐂🌾

@ILRI @CGIAR_AICCRA, and @TAAT_Africa. are bridging this gap in the Hadiya Zone with "bundled innovations"—combining climate-smart forage with digital advisory tools.

Watch how: https://t.co/N1nr4hDaa2

#OneCGIAR #WhyLivestockMatter #FoodSystems #AgTech

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

How do you raise animals in a warming world, without warming it further?

That’s the question bringing scientists and partners from eastern Africa, Southeast Asia, and partner universities in Australia together this week at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi. From 19–23 January 2026, researchers at the Africa–Asia Biosciences Challenge Fund workshop are rolling up their sleeves to explore how livestock systems can produce more food, withstand climate shocks, and cut emissions at the same time.

The workshop is part of broader effort to help national scientists tackle shared challenges: unpredictable climates, rising demand for meat and milk, and the urgent need to protect both livelihoods and the planet.

Rather than abstract debate, the workshop is hands-on. The goal is simple but ambitious: help scientists turn cutting-edge bioscience into solutions that farmers can actually use - and that policymakers can trust.

Yesterday's sessions delved into the building blocks of climate-smart livestock: healthier animals, higher productivity, and smarter use of data. Fellows tested real tools, from measuring methane emissions to experimenting with low-emission feeds and management practices they can pilot back home.

Over the week, the learning moves from labs to fields, from data analysis to practical design.

By the end of the workshop, participants leave not just with new skills, but with cross-regional partnerships and a shared mission: to make livestock systems across Africa and Southeast Asia more resilient, more productive, and far better aligned with a climate-constrained future.

#ClimateSmartLivestock #AABCF #ILRI #Biosciences #ClimateResilience #LivestockResearch

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

🙌 International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and Kenya Dairy Board sign new MOU to strengthen Dairy systems in Kenya from 'farm to glass' 🥳

We’re proud to mark a new chapter with the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB). Today’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizes years of collaboration, learning, and sharing—aligning our strengths to work from farm to glass to improve dairy production, processing, and consumer awareness. The Kenyan Dairy Board and ILRI have been working together through the More Milk project.

Appolinaire Djikeng, Director General of ILRI, said ‘Together, this partnership can bridge critical gaps, strengthening both the informal and formal dairy chains, improving milk safety and quality standards, and scaling innovations that enhance productivity and resilience among smallholder farmers'

🔬 + 🏛️ Research meets regulation: This partnership brings together ILRI’s cutting-edge science and KDB’s sector leadership to unlock new opportunities for smallholder farmers, processors, and consumers.

What this MOU enables:
🥛 Value-chain improvement — farm to glass
🧪 Stronger food safety, surveillance & lab support
📣 Better consumer awareness & vendor training
🤝 Evidence-informed standards and policy alignment

The Kenyan Dairy Board and ILRI have been working together through the More Milk project. Dr. Kimutai Maritim, Managing Director, Kenya Dairy Board, highlighted:
“The More Milk 2 project is a great example of collaboration between KDB and ILRI and aligns with our mandate and core functions to regulate, promote, and develop Kenya’s dairy industry. This MOU strengthens our ability to deliver on that promise with innovation, integrity, and impact.”

🌍 Onward to a safer, more inclusive, and more competitive dairy sector.

#Dairy #foodsafety #sustainability #onehealth

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

African Ministers Commit To Livestock Transformation As Key To Food Security And Economic Growth At First-Ever Ministerial Deep-Dive On Livestock #AFSF2025 #Foodsystems #Livestock

Read more: https://t.co/GiwE5M7aH6

@AUIBAR, @GIZ, @ILT, @GatsbyAfrica, @SNV, #AFSForum2025 , @AGRA_Africa , @CGIAR

[Scaling for Impact @CGIARScaling]

At #AFSForum2025, @CGIAR Scaling for Impact program and Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) highlighted science-driven CAADP action.

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

We are delighted to be part of the #AFSF2025 conversation in Dakar!

On 2 September, ILRI, led by Siboniso Moyo, Namukolo Covic, and Abdrahman Wane, will be speaking at the IDB and CGIAR's “Partnership for Impact” session.

From science and innovation to strengthening value chains and regional partnerships, their contributions will highlight how we can build resilient, inclusive, and climate-smart food systems across Africa.

📍 1600-1900 hours | Press Conference Room

[FARA Africa @FARAinfo]

We are excited to host Mr. Michael Victor of @ILRI as guest speaker at the 3rd #KM4AgD #CoP Webinar

Theme: Bridging #KM, Research & Policy for Agricultural Transformation
📅 Sept. 11 2025
🕙 10:00 GMT+0
📍 Zoom

Register via 🔗 https://t.co/rxH3pLoGnf

#AgriFoodSystems

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Addis Ababa is preparing to welcome the world for #ACS2, taking place from September 8-10, 2025, and registered attendees get to enjoy a 𝟮𝟬% discount on @flyethiopian flights, a gesture of #Ethiopia’s commitment to making the Summit accessible and impactful for all.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁: https://t.co/ylM8G7SysT

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁: https://t.co/9YvR76841R

[CGIAR @CGIAR]

At #UNFSS4, CGIAR's Patrick Caron closed the July 29 panel by emphasizing science as a catalyst for connection & action—deepening partnerships, advancing rights-based innovation, and ensuring no one is left behind.

🎥: https://t.co/BrpgeKpdZm

@CGIARPolicy;@FAO;@UN_CFS;@hlpe_cfs